So you’ve found the one: a pair of jeans that fit you like second skin. Now, it’s time to figure out which shoes to wear with said jeans, so you can go on and plot all the ways you’ll style your new wardrobe essential.
Not sure where to begin? NBD, as we curated some of our favorite pairings for you below. Not only do these outfit ideas provide ample sartorial inspiration, but they also serve easy-to-copy formulas for embracing on-trend silhouettes and tricky lengths.
From knee-length shorts to midi skirts and high-waist fits, ahead, all the best shoes to wear with jeans and other denim styles—and where to shop them.
Straight-leg jeans + chunky dad sneakers
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Jeremy MoellerOne foolproof combo you can wear on repeat? Straight-leg jeans and chunky dad sneakers. Cuff the raw edges for contrast or leave them puddling over the shoe for a floor-kissing, laissez-faire ’fit.
Levi’s Ribcage Straight Ankle Jeans
Totême Cropped High-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans
New Balance 327 Sneakers
Nike Ryz 365 2 Sneakers
Baggy vintage jeans + walking sandals
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